News from Kyoto International School

We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 26 (March 19th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
  • Accreditation volunteers requested
  • Updated childcare guidelines
  • Welcome to new staff
  • Be part of the schools Mission Statement
• Spotlight on Learning: Grade 1
• Sharing who we are
• KIS Olympics
• Conference Sign up Reminder
• Message from PTA
  • PTA Meeting Mar 23rd @ 8PM
  • Community Event Feedback Form
  • Facebook group for KIS community
  • Book Publishing “Finding Byakko: Magical Adventures in Kyoto”
• External Events
  • Spring Camp for English Language

Key Info & Dates:

• March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
• March 23rd & 24th – EY1-G5 Student Led Conferences & G6-9 Parent Teacher Student Conferences
• March 23rd (Tues) @ 8:00pm – PTA Meeting (Zoom)
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
• March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 25 (March 12th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
• Spotlight on Learning: Japanese
• Sharing who we are
• Attendance Notice and How to
• Lessons & Bukatsu Update
• Message from the PTA
  • The next PTA meeting in March
  • The PTA Activities in 2020-2021
  • The next month’s book club
  • Connecting Ideas community event
• Kokokids Event – March 20th
• Notice from The Ministry of Justice

Key Info & Dates:

• Mar 16th @ 8:00pm – Chuck Kayser – Connecting Ideas on Zoom
• March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
• March 23rd & 24th – EY1-G5 Student Led Conferences & G6-9 Parent Teacher Student Conferences
• March 23rd (Tues) @ 8:00pm – PTA Meeting on Zoom
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
• March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 24 (March 5th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Message from the Principal
  • Student Led Conferences (EY1-G5)
  • Parent Teacher Student Conferences (G6-G9)
  • The Next Guiding Statements
• Spotlight on Learning
• Business Notice from Grade 4
• Which face mask is best?
• Message from the KIS Office

Key Info & Dates:

• March 8th @ 9:00am – Registration OPENS for SLC/PTSC
• March 22nd @ 4:00pm – Registration CLOSES for SLC/PTSC
• March 23rd & 24th – Student Led Conferences (SLC) & Parent Teacher Student Conferences (PTSC)
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics
• March 29th to April 2nd – Haru Yasumi (Spring Break)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 23 (February 23th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Today’s SOL: Language and Literature
• Sharing who we are
• Updates from the office
• Message from PTA
  • Microwave available at the Gym during Lunch time!
  • The Minutes of the PTA Meeting
• What is Seesaw?
• K+ Saturday and Summer Camp
• Thanks for all the socks!

Key Info & Dates:

• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check
• March 23rd & 24th – Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics

View the recently published 2021-22 school calendar overview here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 22 (February 19th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Food Bank Kyoto – Supporting Member
• Today’s SOL: G4’s Biographies unit
• PYP Parent Workshop on February 26th
• 2021-22 Calendar Now Published
• Please support grade 4 and the SDGs
• Sharing who we are
• Executive Board Meeting on February 14th
• Guiding Statements Update
• KIS Olympics on March 26th

Key Info & Dates:

• February 23rd – The Emperor’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
• February 26th (Fri) 11:00AM – PYP Parent Workshop (on Zoom)
• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check
• March 26th (Fri) – KIS Olympics

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 21 (February 12th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• 100th Day of Learning
• Spotlight on Learning: Middle School Science
• Sharing who we are
• 2020-21 Yearbook Orders now accepting
• Message from PTA:
  • Next PTA Meeting on Zoom Feb 16th (Tues) at 8PM
• Congrats to Kai Inoue with his Water Polo skills
• Safe Tap Water Confirmation
• Incident Report: Bank Parking Lot
• REMINDERS:Health Check (Grades 1,3,5,7,9) on March 5th
  • Summer Camp registration is open
  • Semester 2 Bukatsu limited space left

Key Info & Dates:

• February 15th & 16th – ISA Testing G3-9
• February 16th (Tues) 8PM – PTA Meeting on Zoom
• February 23rd – The Emperor’s Birthday (Public Holiday)
• February 26th (Fri) 2:30PM – Signup closes for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 5th (Fri) – Student Health Check

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 20 (February 5th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Learning: Grade 5
• Bukatsu registration begins tonight at 7pm
• Summer Camp
• Health and Safety – Updated (COVID-19)
• Message from PTA:
  • The pictures from EY1 & EY2 coffee morning on January 29th!
  • To get some medical advice from a pediatrician from our community!
• Guiding Statements Workshop #2
• Child Welfare Guidelines for All KIS Staff
• REMINDERS:
  • Video Recording: Parent Session 31 Jan
  • International Schools Assessment (ISA) 15-16 February

Key Info & Dates:

• February 5th (Fri) 7:00PM – Signup opens for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• February 11th & 23rd – Public Holidays
• February 15th & 16th – ISA Testing G3-9
• February 26th (Fri) 2:30PM – Signup closes for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 19 (January 29th, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Spotlight on Learning
• Bukatsu March 1st Options
• Construction near Main Blue Gate
• New Hand Soap – MIYOSHI Foam
• Child Protection Workshop
• REMINDERS: KIS 2021-22 Info Session (Jan 31 @ 3 PM) Signup, Enrolment Intentions – Deadline today!, PTA Event on Zoom, LINE Communications

Key Info & Dates:

• January 31st (Sun) 3:00 PM – KIS 2021-22 Info Session (sign up required)
• February 3th~March (Wed) – Blue gate closed as front wall construction begins. Please use white gate.
• February 5th (Fri) 7:00PM – Signup opens for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• February 11th & 23rd – Public Holidays
• February 26th (Fri) 2:30PM – Signup closes for Bukatsu (Semester 2)
• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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We have published a new Shimbun Post for Week 18 (January 22nd, 2021) on our portal!

In this edition:

• Student Report on ManageBac
• Spotlight on Learning
• ACTION REQUIRED: Enrolment Intentions 2021-22
• KIS 2021-22
• Message from the PTA
• New Teaching Assistant in Grade 2/3 Classroom
• Alternative Parking Options
• After-school Lessons, Bukatsu, and Childcare
• Request from Wendy (Art Room) – Newspaper Donations

Key Info & Dates:

• January 22nd (Fri) – End of Semester 1
• January 25th (Mon) – Start of Semester 2
• Jan 25 to Feb 26 – No bukatsu. After-school lessons and childcare are available.
• January 29th (Fri) – EY1 & EY2 Coffee Morning
• January 31st (Sun) 3:00 PM – 2021-22 Info Session / Q&A
• February 11th&23rd – Public Holidays
• March 1st (Mon) – Start of Bukatsu (Semester 2)

The school calendar overview can be viewed here.

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